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Step into the shocking and brilliant world of Nikola Tesla in this deep-dive episode of The Days Grimm! Join hosts Brian Day and Thomas Grimm as they uncover the electrifying life of the man who arguably invented the modern world, from his fierce rivalry with Thomas Edison to the wild conspiracy theories that surround his work today.

We explore Tesla's incredible mind, capable of visualizing complex inventions and running simulations entirely in his head. Discover the truth behind the "War of the Currents," where Tesla’s Alternating Current (AC) battled Edison's Direct Current (DC) , a conflict that led Edison to publicly electrocute animals, including an elephant named Topsy, to "prove" AC was dangerous.

Was Tesla's genius too much for the world? We discuss his partnership with J.P. Morgan , the ambitious Wardenclyffe Tower meant to provide free wireless energy to the world , and why it was ultimately abandoned. Plus, we delve into his other groundbreaking inventions, including the Tesla Coil, remote controls , and his successful attempt to wirelessly light 200 light bulbs from 25 miles away.

Finally, we unpack the bizarre and fascinating aspects of Tesla's later life, from his peculiar romantic relationship with a pigeon to the persistent conspiracy theories involving a "death ray" and how his papers allegedly ended up in the hands of John G. Trump, Donald Trump's ancestor.

What do you think is Tesla's most underrated invention? Drop your thoughts and any obscure Tesla facts in the comments below!

Key Topics & Timestamps:

• 0:00 - Introduction: Why are we talking about Nikola Tesla?
• 1:15 - The Mind of a Genius: Visualizing Inventions in His Head
• 3:30 - Tesla's Gambling Addiction & Early Life
• 5:00 - The War of the Currents: Tesla's AC vs. Edison's DC
• 7:10 - Edison's Dark Campaign & The Electrocuted Elephant
• 9:45 - Backed by J.P. Morgan & Lighting the World's Fair
• 12:00 - Incredible Inventions: The Tesla Coil, X-Rays, and Remote Control
• 14:30 - The Wardenclyffe Tower & The Dream of Free Wireless Power
• 17:00 - Lighting 200 Bulbs Wirelessly from 25 Miles Away
• 20:15 - Tesla's Later Years: Hotel Hopping & Unpaid Bills
• 21:30 - A Love Story: Did Tesla Fall in Love with a Pigeon?
• 23:45 - Conspiracy Corner: The "Death Ray" and the Trump Connection
• 28:00 - What if Tesla Were Alive Today?
• 31:15 - Final Thoughts: Did Tesla Invent the Pigeon?

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